Inexpensive Relaxing Overnight Ferry Travel in Japan | Hokkaido to Niigata

[@lagbait3076]

I think we all knew he was going to eat even when he said he wasn't. Thank goodness for the long hallways.

[@JenWasHeree]

RIGHT! lmaoo

[@l.u.rehuher3714]

...the foodie my favorite part of the show that and naps after🤤😴

[@susansprouse1023]

I enjoy seeing what he eats. Couldn't get past the beef tongue though. It seems like he eats a ton with all those bowls in front of him. But my guess is that each bowl is a small portion except for maybe the rice.

[@lagbait3076]

@@susansprouse1023 I've heard tales of beef tongue, like it can be very chewy if not done properly but the one on his other channel didn't seem to be that way. I'd try it, not sure if I would like it. An yeah, the portion sizes seem more appropriate for sampling.

[@thea-k]

"I changed my mind." "Beef curry rice changed my mind." 😆

[@Iluthra]

I remember when buckwheat pillows were hot in the US. I bought one, but it was like sleeping on cereal. I love watching your ferry videos. "I'm going to let my tummy re......oooh snacks." LOL

[@marleenhoncoop4188]

@Gerry S.S I have one for years now. And it does support the neck very wel, because you can shape it to fit the space. Once you lie on it it becomes ferm. It regulates the temperature very well. I take it every where I go and stay overnight. It’s a bit have while traveling, that’s the only down site.

[@birdgirl8390]

@Gerry S.S hm maybe if you don't move in your sleep. I move a lot before falling asleep and during my sleep so I'm better off with a memory foam pillow. Mine is also large and heavy enough to stay where it is. I'm also notorious for throwing my stuff out of the bed during my sleep 😆

[@jamesk370]

My mom bought me one of those as a Christmas present, when the buckwheat pillow thing was a craze. I could never get used to it.

[@megaglowz8540]

sleeping on cereal... yep.

[@Komainu959]

@Gerry S.S The thing with buckwheat pillows is that a lot of it comes down to the pillow case. People who say it's too firm probably have a pillow case that is too tight or it's still too new. You can take it out of the case it comes with and put it into a regular pillow case and then depending on how you wrap it make it firmer or more lose.

[@serendip5171]

I'm in the U.S. and homebound because I'm caring for an elderly relative 24/7/365. I can't tell you how much it means to watch your ferry videos. Some day-when I'm free to travel-I'll try a number of them. They look so much more relaxing than a cruise ship. Much better than Disneyland on the water.

[@sunnyscott4876]

Yes you are absolutely right. Cruise ships have gotten ridiculous. Who wants to ride Go-Karts and go on water slide rides in the middle of the ocean with 5000 of your new best friends. I would love to be able to take one of these overnight ferry trips. ⛴

[@surveyguyor8958]

@@sunnyscott4876 i saw a special on tv where they talk about those cruise ships. So I looked up the price. OMG it's too much. then people spend an extra 50%. I didn't know so many people have money.

[@MsRotorwings]

Yes. Thank goodness for KZbin and the escape/education it provides. I recently got my mother into an independent/assisted living facility. I feel much better now that I’m free.

[@purselmer5931]

I've watched more than a few of these and I've concluded a few things: 1. They're very relaxing 2. I would dehydrate in Japan as I don't like/drink green tea 3. These ferries are either very under-used or you're great at filming around people 4. Vending machines rule in Japan's transportation systems Thanks for these videos.

[@Komainu959]

You should give the green tea in Japan a try or perhaps the flavored ones at least. Kirin makes a Lemon green tea and that thing is amazing and I also am not crazy for "regular" green tea. I was also wondering about the crowds or lack thereof. I wonder if it's just because of covid. Vending machines also rule everywhere in Japan lol.

[@purselmer5931]

@@Komainu959 I do love quite a few other teas (only hot though) and have survived living my whole life in the US not liking coffee, so I guess anything's possible. Have a good one!

[@skippymagrue]

The trucks are the thing that they carry the most.

[@2dhoes03]

where are the people :O

[@albedo0point39]

In Japan you’re never more than 100 paces from a drink vending machine, so dehydration is impossible! Plus Pocari Sweat is the most thirst quenching drink ever.

[@kuchenfee]

Thanks for all your Videos! They relax me and lebt mehr sleep peacefully. Greetings from Germany 👋

[@kayvonfoerster8436]

Das geht mir genauso.

[@SoloTravelJapan]

Thanks for saying that!

[@elodief2928]

Same for me 🙂 From France 💖

[@lilacscentedfushias1852]

& me from the uk, hello fellow Europeans from over the sea 🤚🏻 & everyone else 👍🏼

[@tishb1te]

Me too! In Singapore

[@larkmacgregor3143]

I will probably not ever get to go to Japan, but I love traveling vicariously with you. I had no idea how common ferry travel is, though being an island nation, that makes a lot of sense. It makes the travel seem like a mini holiday all on its own. Can't wait to see where you go next!

[@berner]

I like that you allow the happy food on these ships to travel in your belly. I also like that they do not allow other passengers on the ships while you are there. It is nice.

[@quadesbox]

He is actually traveling during the off-season so there is significantly less passengers on board. It wouldn't make sense for a ferry company to not allow other passengers on just for him to take some video.

[@missymoonwillow6545]

My partner and I watch your videos and find them to be very fun. We feel like we know you now! haha. We know your favorite foods, we know you love to eat! If we ever come visit, I know because of your videos, we will want to experience a Ferry ride or two. Perhaps we can connect and travel on one together, so you can help us read the menu!! hahah Much love from NE Washington, USA.

[@quiksilver0000]

IKR! Me too!

[@franketa76]

I actually feel like kind of in an adventure game, when you show those foyers without any passengers or go to a shop where's no other people around, like you have to find some keys or other hints and clues to fulfill your mission :)

[@wlewisiii]

It has been since 1986 since I was in Japan. Yet your videos bring me back to being that gaijin standing at Shinjuku station smiling in joy at the adventure ahead. Thank you,

[@a_ghost]

I enjoy your videos very much. They calm me.

[@mekaylahvideos]

same lol

[@ncc1701chris]

Once again another great video. You don't disappoint. These videos are wounderful. Love these boat trips. Food looks great. 👍😎⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@aa1944-k2r]

duno why these quiet and simple ferry trips are so satisfying

[@tacomeat9961]

Finally! a video of Shin Nihonkai Ferry "Lilac". Looks like my prayers has been answered about reviewing this beautiful ship!

[@StamperWendy]

Thank you! Watching you is how I currently "travel." That first picture of the ocean was amazing. I know the name Akita is a breed of dog, just like Chihuahua in Mexico. =)

[@gus473]

👍🏼Yes! 🐕 Dog is my first thought when I hear "Akita." They are great! 🐾🐾 😎✌🏼

[@expressivepets1]

Love it!

[@bobmetcalfe9640]

I love these. It's like listening to relaxing music, only slightly funnier. :)

[@sarge6870]

Like music for your eyes!!

[@GregCurtin45]

Thank you Solo. Great travel memoir and loved the food, especially the very last dish. Appreciate the time you spend filming, editing, and adding the English chyrons for us. You are the best!

[@matejhantabal235]

Awesome content :) you're getting close to 100k subs!

[@ibeam23]

I enjoy all of your videos but after watching them I’m always hungry 😋

[@djor316]

very relaxing now I will go and take a nap.

[@erikamarie2787]

1. I'm so glad you finally got your hambagu steak! 2. I laughed so hard when you saw the lunch menu, I knew you'd give in. 3. The long hallway 😂 enough said. Lovely video as always. The sea is gorgeous this time around.

[@youngraines851]

Thank you for the videos of your clean, well-organized & beautiful country. We enjoyed them very much.

[@Juhcifer]

Maybe one day you can go to Akita to make a video on the food there 👀 The view from the ship was really nice, but when you showed outside the window in your room I was half expecting someone else to open the curtains on the other window 😅 Thanks for sharing!!!

[@annedugan3161]

Another great cruise! Enjoyed watching the trucks coming off the ferry ⛴. Thank you for including that.

[@jlotrigo8535]

When you got on board and watched the decoration i thought was a carnival on the way, i loved the video from the begining to the end, specially those views from the sea of japan, i was thinking what meals were you gonna try this time and they looked so tasty , thank you for another fantastic video

[@BenPanced]

Ketchup and tartar sauce on eggs? I'll have to try that! I love ketchup on scrambled eggs and over hard egg sandwiches. And the view from your cabin's window reminds me of a hotel I stayed in. The window there had a view of the hall outside my room.

[@MidnightatMidian]

Yeah right.. Fat on fat. Not very healthy to say the least..

[@paulreeves8251]

Yep, I think we've all stayed in that hotel at least once.

[@tng2057]

I always enjoy watching your car ferry videos while imagining me traveling on the same ferries in the Mediterranean in 5 to 10 years time, maybe between Venice and Patras, or between Heraklion and Piraeus, enjoying chicken gyros and beer on the deck and tasty Greek cuisine at the cafeteria, as these ships will inevitably pass on to Mediterranean ownerships when they retire. I did travel on one of Lilac’s ‘senior sister’s ship in the aforementioned routes in the past 10 years and thoroughly enjoyed the journeys. Maybe Mr Solo Traveler you should do a few videos in future on how these ex- Japanese ferries go out there. All the best.

[@EKA201-j7f]

Sounds like a good idea! I hope he follows your suggestion.

[@theresaong8840]

Have been traveling to Japan for the past few years since 2017 with my family. We love Japan. We hope to return n travel by ferry when Covid is over. Love yr videos.

[@JenWasHeree]

I loved seeing the arcade, I would love to see more of what the shop offers! Thanks for your videos :)

[@sunnyscott4876]

I would buy every souvenir in that little shop!

[@FigWidIt]

I don't think i can ever get tired of seeing Curry + Rice or Katsu pork/chicken cutlet. It must be comfort food for this channel's traveler.

[@TheScratchingKiwi]

I really enjoy these videos. Its amazing how varied the food is. This one seems to be one of the best for food, English signage, comfort and a fun atmosphere.

[@PorkChopJones]

I think you touched a warm spot in all of us with your great travel videos. Although we all have traveled alone at times in our lives, we do try to make our trips as pleasant and interesting as possible. You have mastered story telling through the lens of your camera and your writings. We become glued to our screens, wondering where will you will go next. As we virtually come along for the ride. No matter where we are in the world. Thanks for sharing.

[@lodrezzon]

I like that there are 3 plotlines between all the videos: 1) I'm not getting curry this trip, 2) I might get curry this trip, 3) Where's the curry!!! I was eating ramen when you showed the Katsu Don at the end. I wanted to throw my ramen away and eat with you!

[@egnatius79]

I almost feel like I'm meditating when I watch your videos. Keep up the great work!

[@laurakaapa8031]

Thank you for your great videos! Me and my boyfriend watch these to relax, we love them. They’re entertaining and you seem like such a sweet person. Keep up the good work! 🙌✨ Greetings from Finland 🇫🇮👋

[@loreneharrell2716]

I love your videos!! They are so interesting And relaxing!! Hello from the Southern US, (Alabama)

[@sirenamber]

I love your videos so much! Very wholesome.

[@laikenrodrigue7501]

Another amazing video! Thank you for uploading.

[@CopiousDoinksLLC]

That arcade was awesome! This ship is like the Golden Saucer from FF7 lol Also, your love of Hamburg steaks sustains me. Someone needs to buy you a hamburger one of these days

[@ryanaltura6319]

Really.... golden saucer?.... u might need to re-evaluate yourself!

[@ChantalMonette]

all the food you have looks so delicious

[@lesbw356]

Thank you for the fun travel……I enjoy all of your videos. Keep them coming!!!! 🇺🇸. I always though an open umbrella was bad luck?

[@amberwilliams4210]

Thank you so much for making these videos, I love seeing the food the most, and i love how quiet and lovely the videos always are. Hope you stay safe and thank you again for these videos.

[@charissascrazy242]

Because of your videos it is now one of my goals to ride an overnight ferry or stay in a capsule room in Japan. I’ve only been to Japan once, and I still miss eating at the コンビニ.

[@laughoutlau5580]

I love Japan and never realised there are ferry options to different ports. Watching you clips made me feel i was actually travelling in the ferry myself. Really made me feel good. Thank you for sharing. :)

[@pjama6859]

The vibe of your videos are always calming, yet so entertaining to watch. You also gave enough information about what you eat/what you did/what should we do about anything you explained. Lastly, all of your vlogs always gave a positive vibes. Keep it up :) I really love this channel! Hope you always stay healthy and be happy always :)

[@AtzeHHouse]

I think it’s cute that they announce the sister ship passing. Nice little tradition

[@walkinginwonder]

Great video as always from you. It is nice to see the view around the ferry. Thanks for taking us with you. Stay safe :)

[@JP..5-.]

I get so hungry watching your videos!

[@Bantustat]

Hamburger beef, rice, potato and spaghetti... Now that's a mixed meal.

[@rubysy2531]

When I saw the brollys I thought of gene Kelly singing in the rain ha ha. Lovely video, I always laugh at the name for the toilets is called a restroom. No I don’t need a rest, just need a loo. That’s what northern uk people called it.

[@circesgrandmainomaha580]

Commenting for the algo. Your showing us all the wonderful things you eat has raised my cooking to a new level of silliness lol. I have never been to Japan, but one of my sons has, and another one watches a lot of anime, so he hears about some of the food there. Well, for my oldest son's birthday I tried making Japanese curry, and he said it was pretty close to the curries he's had out there. Then tonight I made udon noodles with beef consomme soup with tofu and cuttings from my pet celery plant, and my second son wanted some too. I look forward to seeing your new videos, and thank you for the food lessons.

[@maachanpoku3873]

Wow such a short stay in Niigata after 20 hrs on the ferry lol. Next time in Niigata, please try the famous curry rice in the bus center. As you seem to like curry rice a lot, I want to hear your take on that.

[@justhere6199]

Loved the video very cool and calming i think i will plan better for my traveling for japan after this , thank you so much and God bless you . 💕 peace from Kuwait

[@jenzelcapili]

The food in this particular video looked really delicious and it made me hungry. Thanks for another great video! 👍

[@Alleycat022]

Beautiful ships. Makes me wish I was travelling

[@Alleycat022]

Thank you for liking my comment. I appreciate your videos very much 🙏

[@nadineh1164]

I love watching all those different ferries

[@cayleenasworldi3647]

I am so glad I caught this early. It relaxes me so much. Thank you

[@gus473]

👍🏼😋 Yes, I agree that the crispy pork cutlets near the end of your journey made the entire trip worthwhile! Looks fantastic! 😎✌🏼

[@TheSlizzer348]

The sea sparkling in the sun looks so lovely :3

[@vossenzwe7637]

Thank you for making these videos. I really find them interesting ^^ Best regards from Sweden :)

[@AB-qy6vs]

the theme of these videos... 'I feel like eating more'

[@carlosastudillo3297]

Great video. It was like I was traveling with you. Very descriptive and funny. Greetings from Chile.

[@chrisrodgers6545]

Very enjoyable. Happy to enjoy a new video. Beautiful weather.

[@antonioherrejon2874]

Your videos give me a peacefull. I imaginated I was traveling in the ferry... thank you!

[@GlasUndMetall]

I'm ill and awake and your videos are all that are relaxing me tonight, thank you so much. The peace is much needed.

[@jenniferthomas5305]

I really enjoy your videos! You are the best on the internet with travel videos because we see through your eyes what travelers need to see. I like that you show us pricing and tell us thing we need to know. Other videos are show off while you are show of. That's really cool and appreciated since you take us along with you :) keep traveling and make us more great videos as we learn more of Japan. We've got no transportation like you in the USA 🌅😎

[@StamperWendy]

Umbrella decorations are used in a baby shower to celebrate with the new mother-to-be. =)

[@GunmetalSnail]

This might be the overall quietest ship you've been on so far. Especially in the room. It was almost silent.

[@Virtual__Diva]

The ship and I share the same name and year of birth. I can't believe it! I'm so happy over that little detail haha. Happy new year Solo, thanks for your hard work on these videos. It feels like we're travelling with you. Can't wait to see where you'll travel to in 2022!

[@sarge6870]

Another great upload! VERY interesting. I love cruising. I've been on 14 and my 15th will be October 2022 to Bermuda. I know a cruise ship is much different than ferries but I am impressed with the ferries amenities considering it's a short voyage. Do you ever leave or send reviews to the ferry companies? I would imagine they would give you discounts to review their ships! Looking forward to the next video!!

[@rezaalan3991]

What a great trip. I'm surprised, you got Internet connection when sailing. Also something interesting in this video is the tractor head truck picking the trailer from the ferry.

[@ozzietadziu]

I've watched several of your ferry trip videos and enjoy them enormously. Strangely, I have almost never seen any other passengers aboard in any of the public areas. How can that be?

[@gus473]

Discretion, an almost lost virtue! 👍🏼😎✌🏼

[@adisiowy]

Covid-19. Compare ferry videos from before and after coronavirus appeared… Change is huge, they don’t sell that many tickets anymore due to the restrictions and limits

[@raf.raf.]

I've read in a comment from another video that maybe he doesn't film others to avoid being disrespectful. I'd guess that it's probably that + covid.

[@marleenhoncoop4188]

In a previous video he said that he couldn’t film in the lounge because there were to many people.

[@adem-Savs]

Its about respect, you dont record other people, its rude. If you do film them, then just remember the police have a 99.9% conviction rate.

[@kenfromhawaii1138]

I love love love your videos please keep them coming. Is there a Patreon on someplace we can donate to support your travels? I'm sure a lot of people here would donate to get you the best cabin next time! Lots of love from Hawaii.

[@helahelena69]

Greetings from Croatia! I love your videos! ☺️ 🇭🇷

[@UrdnotChuckles]

Another very interesting trip! Hope you're able to continue enjoying yourself on such interesting travels for a good long time. :)

[@crimsonstring588]

Salutations brother! another nice trip in an affordable accomodation, as always thanks for taking me on a trip out without moving! wishing you the best! also i need to see some of those snacks some day, they look interesting and maybe they are nice.

[@albertosara416]

i'd love to travel like this one day thanks for your videos 🙂

[@askara_755]

Your videos are perfect for slowing my anxious brain down at the end of the day. I've noticed a lot of flower and colour names for the ferries.

[@wisecanadianwoman]

I really enjoy you're videos thanks so much for taking the time to make them. 🙂

[@drewcorry5056]

Excellent From Start To Finish

[@RumMonkeyable]

On a 20-hour journey, personal choice would be a cabin with a full bathroom. 🤗 Again, great travelogue, STJ! ❤️️👍

[@kathleenclark7676]

Thank you for the journey. Your videos are calming. And I wish we had the foods you enjoy, I'd love to try them.

[@sc9528]

Thanks for your videos. I miss traveling so much.

[@jennytan6604]

i love purple pickles! the umbrella decor is so nice!👏👏😬 thank you for another awesome video👍 its true..simple is the best😬

[@toddstewart9070]

I like the room. Very comfy looking.

[@Hericaffonseca]

It's sunny day! Thanks for recording The sea.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Ryuhoshi7]

I really love your videos, they're informative and also so relaxing! Thanks a lot for sharing, greetings from Spain! :D

[@justbrowsing8482]

Thank for sharing your journey. Great video as always 😃👍

[@alexstrolls801]

That view at 12:15 looked great, although I'm on my laptop I almost could feel the summer breeze :D

[@stine69]

Thank you for sharing. I loved the information and especially the food choices. Going to have to ferry travel when I get back over there.

[@paolinellilorenzo]

Very beautiful video. thank you very much your videos on the ferry are very pleasant

[@deekorbel5259]

As usual a great video. All the food looked tasty.

[@hatdude5138]

I look forward to relaxing and watching your videos on Sunday

[@JohnLumagui]

2:13 It looks like you walked into a Studio Ghibli film! LOL

[@7passionstar]

What a lovely ship! 😍 Thank you for the fun trip. 😁

[@joek.7819]

Fantastic trip! Simple is best. Like you, I can never say No to beef curry.^^

[@Steve-xf4uv]

Thanks for sharing that. Next trip I've got to try this. And I won't forget to try tarekatsu don.!!

[@_w_w_]

NIce video as always! That close up shot of the curry made me drool :P I really miss Japanese curry.

[@gladusb9181]

I love your vedios. Please keep making them. Thank you from New York.

[@waniuia1897]

I love watching your videos. Travelling to Japan is on my wishlist. Wish me luck. Love from Malaysia.